Art Therapy Note
Therapy Note
Session Information
Date: 2050-03-05
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Client: Carlos Martinez (ID: 5545)
Art Therapy Techniques
During the therapy session, various art therapy techniques were employed. Carlos worked on a mixed media collage, engaging in the process of selecting and attaching images and materials. This technique aimed to encourage him to freely express and explore his feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Additionally, we conducted an Interpreted Drawing session, where Carlos was asked to draw his emotions.
Themes Explored Through Art
Two central themes emerged through Carlos' artwork. His collage suggested feelings of loss and fragmentation, marked by the scattered and disjointed arrangement of pictures. Moreover, the interpreted drawing depicted a heavy, dark cloud, pointing towards feelings of sadness and despair. These themes provided crucial insights into Carlos' emotional realm, underscoring the presence of unresolved grief and despair.
Client's Emotional Response
Throughout the course of the therapy session, Carlos exhibited heightened emotional responsiveness. He appeared calm and focused while engaging in the collage activity, while the drawing process was marked by noticeable distress, indicating the depth of his grief and sadness. Despite initial emotional discomfort, Carlos engaged in reflective discussions about the themes present in his art.
Progress
Carlos has shown significant progress in articulating and grappling with his feelings through the medium of art. His engagement in both the collage and drawing task was highly productive, illuminating deep-seated emotional concerns. The artistic expressions offered a tangible form to his otherwise unspoken grief, suggesting an increasingly open approach to confronting and processing his emotions.
Future Direction
Future sessions will continue to emphasize art therapy techniques, building on Carlos' enjoyment and emotional release in the process. Giving attention to the themes of loss and despair, clinical therapy will be directed towards further exposing and disentangling these emotions. To ensure holistic and sustainable healing, interventions will incorporate both cognitive and emotional-focused strategies. The ultimate goal rooted in the fostering of resilience and restoration of emotional stability.
